June 14, 2007

The Forbidden Kingdom; Jackie, Jet, and the One Foundation

The Forbidden Kingdom had its first official press conference today that the Qing Dynsasty Palace set at Hengdian Studios in China. Attending the event were cast members Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Crystal (Liu Yi Fei), Michael Angarano, Li Bing Bing, and Collin Zou Zhao Long. Director Rob Minkoff, Producer Casey Silver, and Director of Photography Peter Pau were also there. Jackie spoke of his delight at working with Jet Li after knowing him for almost 20 years. With the aid of translators, Director Rob Minkoff, Producer Casey Silver, and actor Michael Angarano spoke to press representatives from all over the world about their experiences working in China with Jackie, Jet, and the international crew.

During a very special moment, Jet Li presented Jackie with a certifcate naming him as Honorary Chairman of the One Foundation. Jet also gave Jackie a receipt for a donation Jackie made with his own money to the foundation, joking, "This way you'll know I didn't put the money in my own pocket."